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Several trapped as building collapses in Nigeria's capital

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Several people are feared trapped under the debris after a multi-story building under construction in the Nigerian capital collapsed, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The building in downtown Abuja collapsed on Monday afternoon.

AMIOLA ADEBAYO, Head of Operations, FCT Fire Service said: "The search and rescue continue. Nine of them have been rescued, six were discharged from the hospital and three are still in the hospital receiving treatment. Their condition is stable and everything is going on well."

According to local media, the building was approved for three floors, but the developer violated the building codes. An unspecific number of people were still trapped under the debris.

Cases of building collapses are not uncommon in Nigeria, and local experts lay the blame on ageing structures, non-compliance with building planning and regulations, and the use of substandard materials during construction.

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